Hillcrest Elementary

415 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Monterey Park, California. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience within the Alhambra Unified School District. Its mission generally emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and social development for elementary-aged children.

As part of the diverse Monterey Park community, Hillcrest Elementary typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by encouraging parental involvement, promoting inclusive values, and utilizing resources designed to meet the varying needs of its student population.

415

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	126
Black	1
Asian	261
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
261 (62.9 %)
Hispanic
126 (30.4 %)
Two or More
19 (4.6 %)
White
7 (1.7 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Garvey Elementary
Phone:	(626)307-3371
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 45